Whereas, The March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation is
celebrating its 60th anniversary as a voluntary health
organization working to ensure healthy lives for West Virginia's
children; and
Whereas, The March of Dimes was founded in 1938 to raise
funds through the efforts of thousands of volunteers to support
the development of a vaccine that virtually eliminated the
crippling human toll of polio; and
Whereas, For the past 40 years the March of Dimes has been
a pioneer in saving babies from birth defects, low birth weight
and infant death through research, education, community services
and advocacy; and
Whereas, The State's hope for assuring future generations of
children a healthy start in life depends on the efforts and
commitment of all West Virginians; therefore, be itResolved by the House of Delegates:That all residents of the State of West Virginia are urged
to celebrate this year by supporting the efforts of the West
Virginia Chapter of the March of Dimes to prevent birth defects and infant death; and, be itFurther Rresolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to
forward a copy of this resolution to the West Virginia Chapter
of the March of Dimes.